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£500,000 to help lower income families attend the National Eisteddfod and Urdd Eisteddfod
The Minister for Education and Welsh Language has today announced additional funding of half a million pounds for the National Eisteddfod and the Urdd Eisteddfod, to make this year's festivals accessible to lower income families.
Welsh Government supports new Welsh language digital reading platform
Encouraging children to read and improve their literacy skills is a priority for the Welsh Government and today, on World Book Day, the Minister for Education and Welsh Language celebrates a new Welsh language digital reading platform.
Cultural Ambassadors scheme launched to promote the Welsh language and heritage
Today, on St David's Day, the Minister for Education and Welsh Language has launched a Cultural Ambassadors scheme to promote the Welsh language, culture and heritage.
Welsh language better prepared for artificial intelligence developments, thanks to Welsh Government investment
The Welsh Government has supported ground-breaking work to secure a more prominent place for the Welsh language in the technology we use every day, making our language better prepared for artificial intelligence (A.I) developments, the Minister for Education and Welsh Language will say today.
Celebrating Professor Emeritus Colin H. Williams’ contribution to language policy
On Thursday 8 February international experts came together to discuss the successes and challenges of preserving minority languages, and to thank Emeritus Professor Colin H Williams for his contribution to language policy.
Communities coming together to celebrate Welsh music on Dydd Miwsig Cymru
Music is a great way to bring people together and to enjoy in the Welsh language, the Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles, said today. As part of Dydd Miwsig Cymru (Welsh language music day) celebrations on 9 February, the Welsh Government is supporting a series of gigs in community-led cooperative pubs across Wales.
New life for former Hermon chapel with the help of the Welsh Government
Work has begun to develop an old chapel in Hermon, Pembrokeshire, into a heritage centre, café, and affordable flats, thanks to the efforts of local people and the help of the Welsh Government’s Project Perthyn grant.
Free Welsh lessons make it easier than ever for people to learn the language
The first year of giving free Welsh lessons for young people and staff in the education sector has been a success according to the Welsh Government, making it easier than ever for people to learn the language.
The scheme is part of the Welsh Government's Co-operation Agreement with Plaid Cymru.
Health and social care Welsh Language plan advisory board announced
Health Minister, Eluned Morgan, has announced the members of an advisory panel to monitor and scrutinise Welsh Government plans to improve the provision of Welsh language care in health and social care services.
More grants open for Welsh language community projects
As the Llŷn and Eifionydd National Eisteddfod is held in Boduan, the Minister for Education and Welsh Language is encouraging new community projects to apply for funding.
Education and Welsh Language Minister welcomes initial findings of the Commission for Welsh-Speaking Communities
The Welsh Government has welcomed initial findings from a group of experts on protecting the future of Welsh-speaking communities.
Quarter of a million in funding to support Welsh speaking community projects
The Welsh Government has awarded a series of small grants to community cooperative projects in order to protect and help the Welsh language to thrive.